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WJ51 ZSY

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,941 mi
Last recorded199,941 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ZSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 199,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion underside

Pass 2 Nov 2018 195,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside minor windscreen chip

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose, mounting slightly loose

Fail 31 Oct 2018 195,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside minor windscreen chip

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose, mounting slightly loose

Pass 27 Sep 2017 185,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted//rear sub frame repaired undersealed

cover sills fitted//rear sub frame repaired undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2017 185,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch mount areas rusted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch mount areas rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iner arch mount coil spring areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted//rear sub frame repaired undersealed

cover sills fitted//rear sub frame repaired undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2016 184,282 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 184,282 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame weak (6.1.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 177,701 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear offside+nearside anti-roll bar links bushes slight play

rear subframe corroded

under radiator box section corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 172,078 miles

rear sub frame weak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 163,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 156,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 147,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 137,748 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 127,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,246 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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WJ51 ZSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ51 ZSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ51 ZSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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